LPN in Tampa Fla area

Mar 13, 2006 11:44 AM

by pjd2026

We are considering relocating and like the Tampa area. Do hospitals there hire LPN's...does anyone living there know. Also what are the prospects of schools for LPN-RN bridge programs. I am back in school finishing my prereqs and want to try to go for my associate degree....any feed back from Florida nurses??

allthingsbright · Mar 13, 2006, 12:18 PM

Re: LPN in Tampa Fla area

Well, I know hospitals in Orlando hire LPN's, but just a warning about the schools here: the wait lists are long for all ADN programs in Florida, so start your pre-reqs and get your ducks in a row ASAP when moving here! The wait can be 2-3 yrs after applying. You might want to look into some online LPN-RN bridge programs. Best of luck!

suebird3 · Mar 13, 2006, 12:58 PM

Re: LPN in Tampa Fla area

Originally Posted by pjd2026

We are considering relocating and like the Tampa area. Do hospitals there hire LPN's...does anyone living there know. Also what are the prospects of schools for LPN-RN bridge programs. I am back in school finishing my prereqs and want to try to go for my associate degree....any feed back from Florida nurses??

Hi! Why not check out the Florida State Forum at: http://allnurses.com/forums/f141/ ? Maybe you can find something there.....

Suebird

pjd2026 · Mar 13, 2006, 05:42 PM

Re: LPN in Tampa Fla area

Thanks for the heads up!! I have been looking into schools here and may just stay and finish school before moving (I live in the Atlanta area now). The ADN schools are hard to get into here as well, but I'm hoping not quite as bad. Do you have any idea of hospital pay for LPN's in the Tampa area? I make around $16 now and $4 shift diff on weekends.

*Angie O'Plasty, RN* · Mar 13, 2006, 05:46 PM

Re: LPN in Tampa Fla area

I think it's comparable, but you can dicker for more depending on how much experience you have and how desperate the facility is.

*Tweety* · Mar 13, 2006, 05:52 PM

Re: LPN in Tampa Fla area

Our hospital is rarely hiring LPNs, but many of the smaller hospitals do. So I'm sure the opportunities are there. LPN to RN programs are relatively easy to get into.

Good luck!

nrcnurse · Mar 17, 2006, 11:50 AM

Re: LPN in Tampa Fla area

Many hospitals hire LPNs. University Community, St. Joseph's, Memorial, Kindred, and Town and Country are hospitals in Tampa and all hire LPNs. Bridge programs are offered at Hillsborough Community College and St. Petersburg College. You need to have prereqs done to apply. HCC has one bridge program per year, but SPC has one each quarter and allows appliciations at any time.

Darlene K. · Mar 26, 2006, 05:40 AM

Re: LPN in Tampa Fla area

I work at TGH (as an LPN) but LPN positions are rare. Another poster was correct in giving you some other local hospitals that are hiring. St. Joes is a good one.

Good luck.

Darlene

smjlpn · Mar 28, 2006, 07:31 PM

Re: LPN in Tampa Fla area

I live about 45 miles from Tampa and work in LTC. Alot of the community colleges due have waiting lists in the area. I am doing my RN thru distance learning.

suebird3 · Mar 29, 2006, 12:15 AM

Re: LPN in Tampa Fla area

Forgot to add....drop by the LPN to RN Forum at: http://allnurses.com/forums/f233/ .

Suebird

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